David
Day 1: Draw it
15 minute sketch of "The Oath of the Horatii"
Day 2: Write it
Artist: Jacques-Louis David
Painting: "The Oath of the Horatii"
Year: 1784
Shows a scene from a Roman legend about the Horatii family.
Art Movement: Neoclassicism (Because it drew inspiration from 'classical' greek and roman art)
Shows the importance of masculine self-sacrifice for one's country and patriotism. The three brothers from the Horatii family agree to fight the three brothers from the Curatii family to end the feud between Rome and Alba Longa.
Women in blue and yellow is a sister but married to a Curatii brother, she is upset because she's going to lose someone she loves.
Painted during the time of the French Revolution, it's meant to show loyalty to one's country. The brothers are willing to die for their patriotic duty, just as the men of France should do. Men should be strong and masculine while women are fragile and emotional.
French Revolution was when the French Royalty was ignoring the problems of common people. The French people rose up and fought the government. It ended with the execution of King Louis the 14th and Napoleon took power as dictator.
Symbolism of the number 3. Catholicism was the major religion in France and Catholicism has many references to the number 3. Holy Trinity, Three gifts, etc.
One straight sword = one surviving brother
Day 3: Creative Drawing
Draw something you feel strongly about.
Day 4: Creative Writing
Describe what makes someone a hero.
Day 5: Quiz
Check Exittix for a link to your quiz on Neoclassicism.
15 minute sketch of "The Oath of the Horatii"
Day 2: Write it
Artist: Jacques-Louis David
Painting: "The Oath of the Horatii"
Year: 1784
Shows a scene from a Roman legend about the Horatii family.
Art Movement: Neoclassicism (Because it drew inspiration from 'classical' greek and roman art)
Shows the importance of masculine self-sacrifice for one's country and patriotism. The three brothers from the Horatii family agree to fight the three brothers from the Curatii family to end the feud between Rome and Alba Longa.
Women in blue and yellow is a sister but married to a Curatii brother, she is upset because she's going to lose someone she loves.
Painted during the time of the French Revolution, it's meant to show loyalty to one's country. The brothers are willing to die for their patriotic duty, just as the men of France should do. Men should be strong and masculine while women are fragile and emotional.
French Revolution was when the French Royalty was ignoring the problems of common people. The French people rose up and fought the government. It ended with the execution of King Louis the 14th and Napoleon took power as dictator.
Symbolism of the number 3. Catholicism was the major religion in France and Catholicism has many references to the number 3. Holy Trinity, Three gifts, etc.
One straight sword = one surviving brother
Day 3: Creative Drawing
Draw something you feel strongly about.
Day 4: Creative Writing
Describe what makes someone a hero.
Day 5: Quiz
Check Exittix for a link to your quiz on Neoclassicism.